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WGU D027 - WGU D027 Course Exam Material Questions Study Guide Which of the following is not a cellular function? Combustion - All living cells must absorb and metabolize sources of energy, excrete waste and by-products of those processes, and reproduce to continue offspring. Pyrotechnic processes (i.e. combustion) are generally metaphorical. What are mitochondria responsible for? Energy production - Mitochondria are the energy production organelles of the cell responsible for the major...

STUDY GUIDE for C475 Care of Older Adult Objective Assessment Exam questions are taken from the Learning Objectives under the 9 Competencies: #1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and Respectful Care of Older Adults The graduate integrates principles of compassion and respect for patients and their families into the planning and delivery of care to a diverse population of older adults and into advocacy for vulnerable older adults. This topic addresses the following learning objectives: ...

CARE OF OLDER ADULT REVIEW GUIDE Care of The Older Adult Chapter 1, 2 & 3 Gerontology is the broad term used to define the study of aging and/or the aged. Geriatrics is often used as a generic term relating to older adults, but specifically refers to the medical care of older adults. Geriatricians are physicians trained in geriatric medicine. ● “old” is often defined as over 65 years of age ● young old (ages 65–74 ● middle old (ages 75–84), ● old frail elders (ages 85...

CARE OF OLDER ADULT REVIEW GUIDE Care of The Older Adult Chapter 1, 2 & 3 Gerontology is the broad term used to define the study of aging and/or the aged. Geriatrics is often used as a generic term relating to older adults, but specifically refers to the medical care of older adults. Geriatricians are physicians trained in geriatric medicine. ● “old” is often defined as over 65 years of age ● young old (ages 65–74 ● middle old (ages 75–84), ● old frail elders (ages 85...

C475 CARE OF ADULT UNIT 3. UNIT 3 Competency 742.1.3: Health Needs of Older Adults Competency 742.1.5: Promoting Health and Independence in Older Adults Learning Objectives · Identify common risk factors that contribute to functional decline, reduced quality of life, and disabilities in older adults. · Examine techniques for assessing and treating factors that lead to functional decline in older adults. · Outline strategies to promote the older adult’s active engagement and parti...

C475 CARE OF ADULT UNIT 3. UNIT 3 Competency 742.1.3: Health Needs of Older Adults Competency 742.1.5: Promoting Health and Independence in Older Adults Learning Objectives · Identify common risk factors that contribute to functional decline, reduced quality of life, and disabilities in older adults. · Examine techniques for assessing and treating factors that lead to functional decline in older adults. · Outline strategies to promote the older adult’s active engagement and parti...

Care of The Older Adult Chapter 1, 2 & 3 Gerontology is the broad term used to define the study of aging and/or the aged. Geriatrics is often used as a generic term relating to older adults, but specifically refers to the medical care of older adults. Geriatricians are physicians trained in geriatric medicine. ● “old” is often defined as over 65 years of age ● young old (ages 65–74 ● middle old (ages 75–84), ● old frail elders (ages 85 and up) Genomics is the identifi...

ATI Mental Health Review – Western Governors University A A nurse is caring for a client in a mental health facility. the nurse overhears another staff member make derogatory comments to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) Confront the staff member. B) Encourage the client to report the incident. C) Document the incident in the client's health record. D) Report the occurrence to the charge nurse. Answer: D It is the charge nurse and the nurse mana...

Shadow Health Abigail Harris-Depression Abigail Harris – Depression Chief Complaint Finding: Established chief complaint Finding: Reports feeling excessively weak (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Example Question: Do you feel weak? Finding: Reports fatigue and sleepiness (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief compl...

Shadow Health Abigail Harris-Depression Abigail Harris – Depression Chief Complaint Finding: Established chief complaint Finding: Reports feeling excessively weak (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief complaint establishes any illnesses or concerns they are presenting. Asking about the chief complaint will allow the patient to voice any concerns or symptoms the patient may have. Example Question: Do you feel weak? Finding: Reports fatigue and sleepiness (Found) Pro Tip: A patient's chief compl...